Coconut oil comes from pressing coconut meat and then separating the oil from the milk. It can be used to nourish the body both inside and out. It is a solid oil until temperatures reach about 78 degrees and has a smoke point of 350 degrees. Purchase cold pressed, unrefined coconut oil to enjoy these benefits. Actions Anti-inflammatory Antibiotic Antibacterial Antiviral Antifungal Benefits Feeds the brain which helps with brain function, and memory loss Heart happy oil, c

Olive oil is one of the ancient foods that truly nourish the body inside and out. “It is symbolic of goodness and purity, and the tree is a symbol of peace and happiness”. Make sure what you purchase is a whole food, if you do not choose a high-quality oil, it becomes harmful, not healing. Look for cold or expeller pressed, extra virgin, it should be in a dark bottle, smell strong and “herby” and when placed in a fridge should turn cloudy or harden slightly. Once you have got

There are hundreds of salvia species and all of them are medicinal but the most commonly used is the salvia officinalis or the common garden sage. In the Latin salvia means "healthy and whole" and that describes this herb perfectly. Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Laminaceae – mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Anticatarrhal Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidant Antimicrobial Antispasmodic Antiviral Astringent Antiseptic Carminative Digestive Diaph

Oregon grape, also known as mountain grape, grows all over the Rocky Mountain area I live in. It has many of the same properties as goldenseal that grows in the Eastern United States but unlike goldenseal is not endangered, in fact, it is the opposite of endangered. It can be a substitute for goldenseal in formulas. Mahonia/Berberis aquifolia Family: Berberidaceae – barberry Parts used: roots Actions Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antifungal Antiviral Anti-Inflammatory Antioxi

Licorice root is 50 times sweeter than sugar and makes a great addition to tea blends for a natural sweetener. It is generally used as part of a formula with other herbs. Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Leguminosae - peas and beans Parts used: root Actions Anti-Viral Anticancer Antimicrobial Anti-Inflammatory Antispasmodic Antihepatotoxic Aperient Cathartic Demulcent Emollient Expectorant Laxative Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Warming Moistening Blood Respiratory Immune

Adrenal glands produce essential hormones the body needs to function optimally. They regulate metabolism, stress response, blood pressure and the salt to water balance in the body. This formula provides nutrition to support the adrenals and correct imbalance. This formula can be made into the herbal preparation of your choice. Due to the effect upon sleep hormones take in the morning so it does not interfere with sleep. Equal parts: Mullein Licorice Siberian ginseng (eleuther